Connie Francis, born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero, passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 87. Her death was announced by her longtime friend and publicist, Ron Roberts, via a Facebook post on July 17, 2025. No specific cause of death was disclosed in the announcement.

However, it was noted that Francis had been hospitalized in Florida earlier in July 2025 due to “extreme pain” possibly related to a troublesome hip, which had confined her to a wheelchair and led to the cancellation of an appearance on Cousin Brucie’s Independence Day radio show. She was reported to have been in intensive care undergoing tests before being moved to a private room, and on July 4, she stated she was feeling better.

Connie Francis was an American pop singer, actress, and one of the best-selling female vocalists of the 1950s and 1960s.

Highlights of Her Life and Career include:

• – Francis gained stardom with her 1958 hit “Who’s Sorry Now?”, a cover of a 1920s standard that sold over a million copies, launching her career at age 20.
• – She scored numerous hits, including “Stupid Cupid,” “Lipstick on Your Collar,” “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool,” and “Where the Boys Are,” with 35 U.S. Top 40 singles and three No. 1 hits.
• – Known for recording in multiple languages, she achieved international success with songs like “Vacanze a Roma” in Italian and hits in Spanish, German, and other languages, earning her a massive global fanbase.
• – Starred in teen-oriented films like *Where the Boys Are* (1960), which became a cultural touchstone, and its theme song became one of her signature hits.
• – Continued performing into her 80s, with a resilient spirit, and remained a beloved figure for her emotional delivery and connection with audiences.

Her legacy endures through her timeless music and advocacy, as celebrated by fans after her passing.